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Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the western coast of Florida, made up of Old Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, and New Tampa Bay. It is bounded by Manatee County on the south, Pinellas County on the west, and Hillsborough County on the east. Three prominent cities are located along the shores of the bay, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge crosses the mouth of Tampa Bay.
The term “Tampa Bay” is also informally used as the name of the entire metropolitan area encompassing Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and several smaller cities. The Tampa Bay Area settlers were originally from Cuba and Italy. The Native Americans from this region are known as Seminoles. A town in Pinellas County, named Seminole, Florida, was subsequently named after the Native Americans who lived in the region.

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Oct 15, 2008 5:01 pm

By COLLEEN LONG NEW YORK (AP) -- A jury has begun deliberating whether a New York City woman is guilty of murder for allegedly standing by as her husband beat her 7-year-old daughter to death.

Hurricane Omar nears Puerto Rico

Oct 15, 2008 12:01 pm

(Bay News 9) -- Hurricane Omar churned across the eastern Caribbean early Wednesday on a course that will take it near Puerto Rico.

Giants QB Eli Manning bruised chest in Browns loss

Oct 14, 2008 9:02 pm

By TOM CANAVAN EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants left Cleveland battered, and with a bruised quarterback.

Telfair suspended for 3 games after gun charge

Oct 14, 2008 9:02 pm

By The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Sebastian Telfair was suspended on Tuesday for three games after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon.

Genentech 3Q profit rises, meets forecast

Oct 14, 2008 9:01 pm

By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Genentech Inc.'s third-quarter profit fell rose 6.7 percent on sales of key cancer drugs, the biotechnology company said Tuesday, matching Wall Street's profit...

Grand jury returns indictment in Caylee disappearance

Oct 14, 2008 8:16 pm

ORLANDO (Central Florida News 13) -- A grand jury has reportedly made its decision on whether to indict Casey Anthony on homicide charges. The announcement is expected to be released shortly.

Financial crisis: From Wall Street to college campuses

Oct 14, 2008 3:31 pm

STATE (Bay News 9) -- The financial crisis is spreading beyond Wall Street to college campuses.

US House Race from Iowa focuses on a first term

Oct 14, 2008 8:31 am

By NIGEL DUARA IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- As a first term congressman, Democratic U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley can't run on experience.

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Oct 14, 2008 2:31 am

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Paul G. Rogers, who represented Floridians in Congress for 24 years, has died.

Browns TE Winslow out as Browns host Giants

Oct 14, 2008 12:16 am

By The Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow missed Monday night's game against the New York Giants with an undisclosed illness that hospitalized him for several...

News from Tampa Bay from The Tampa Tribune

Homecomings Dance To Beat Of Economy

Oct 15, 2008 4:33 am

The days of decorating the high school gym for homecoming may be coming back, thanks to the economy.

Airport Security Imaging Starts In Tampa Oct. 24

Oct 15, 2008 4:33 am

Security workers at Tampa International Airport will get new powers next week that could make a superhero blush.

Clearwater Police Say Driver In Crashes May Be Carjacker

Oct 15, 2008 4:15 am

A man who might also be a carjacker crashed into a building in Clearwater.

3 Vying For Transit Agency Job

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

The region's transportation authority is a step closer to picking a permanent executive director.

$7.9 Million Can Buy Room To Roam

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

Sheik Island Farms, a 360-acre property in rural Pasco County, features a state-of-the-art equestrian facility, two houses and a two-story office building with a three-bedroom apartment.

Hungry For The Good Old Days? Whaley's Is Back

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

Whaley's Market, a thread in the fabric of South Tampa for 74 years, wasn't gone long.

UF Seeks Donors For Scholarships

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

The University of Florida's president said Tuesday that he's launching a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign to bankroll a program supporting low-income students.

Bay History Center Delays Opening

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

Santa Fest, a couple of hockey games and a few other events might interfere with a time travel excursion in December, so the Tampa Bay History Center has postponed its grand opening to Jan. 17.

Obama Camp Decries McCain's Support Of Plan

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

SUN CITY CENTER As John McCain released new tax proposals Tuesday to help retirees, the Barack Obama campaign held meetings across Florida bashing McCain as willing to "gamble" with Social S...

Job Fair Has 40 Employers

Oct 15, 2008 4:00 am

More than 40 employers are expected to participate in Hillsborough County's Career Connections Job Fair on Thursday.

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